36/60. Exotic Paris
Monday 17 September 2007 16:00-17:00 (Radio 3)
Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, which connects historical events and their effect on the course of classical music.
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36/60. Exotic Paris
In 1890s France, Claude Debussy was looking for a sound that would move music into the new century. He produced music that was original, daring but immediately accepted by audiences. Including L'apres midi d'un faune, Pelleas et Melisande and Pagodes.
Debussy: Prelude L'apres-midi
BBC Philharmonic
Stamatia Karamiini (conductor)
BBC recording, not available commercially
Music for the Shadow Play - Sekati
Recorded in Bali by Robert E. Brown
Nonesuch 7559-79718-2 track3
Debussy: Pagodes from Estampes
Michel Beroff (piano)
EMI CDC7478972 Track 18
Debussy: Pelleas et Melisande - act III
Vienna philharmonic Orchestra
Claudio Abbado (conductor)
DG 4353442 CD 1 Track 12 - 15
Debussy: Trois Chansons de Bilitis
Victoria de los Angeles (soprano)
Gonzalo Soriano (piano)
EMI 345212 Tracks 15-17
Debussy: Jeux
Cleveland Orchestra
Pierre Boulez (conductor)
DG 4398962 Track 5
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